Monthly Archives: March 2026

Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27

Ranking is latest in a growing list of recognitions for Wright State’s support of military-connected students and their families

Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading

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Exceeding expectations

Young and driven, Wright State bowling builds toward a bigger run next season

The Wright State University women’s bowling team continues to build momentum in just its third season as an NCAA Division I program. Continue reading

Posted in Athletics, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Building belonging

Tonya Mathis ’98, ’02 has spent her career helping organizations build cultures where people thrive

Tonya Mathis, who earned degrees in rehabilitation services and education from Wright State, credits the university with helping her find her voice and define her purpose. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Undergraduate, Videos |

Wright State students to host 12-hour dance marathon to support Dayton Children’s Hospital

Wright State University students will dance, play games and rally for 12 hours during Raiderthon, a student-led dance marathon that raises funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital, on March 28. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Community Service, Home news sidebar, News |

Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight

Wright State’s March Madness run sparks pride across the region

Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Around Campus, Athletics, Home news sidebar, News, Student Union |

Dayton Daily News: Big day — Wright State medical students get their residency placements

Surrounded by family and friends at Boonshoft’s recent Match Day, 129 medical students from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine learned together where they will complete their residencies. A longstanding tradition at medical schools nationwide, Match Day is … Continue reading

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‘Here’s your opportunity. Go take it.’

Internship helps Wright State student Nathan Fairweather see his impact — and his future in software engineering
Nathan Fairweather standing and smiling, with arms crossed, in front of NEC Building windows

Computer science major Nathan Fairweather secured a rare first-year software engineering internship through Wright State’s Work Forward program, confirming his abilities and jump-starting his career. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Career Services, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Homepage feature rotator, News, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

New course gives Wright State students real-world experience in genetics research

Thanks to a gift from three-time Wright State University graduate Doug Hull, a new class offers students experiential learning opportunities in the fields of genetics and genomics. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biology, Giving, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State medical students discover where next journey as future doctors will continue at 2026 Match Day celebration

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine students learned where they will train as resident physicians, tearing open match envelopes at noon during the annual Match Day ceremony. Continue reading

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Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden graduates from FBI National Academy

Kurt Holden, Wright State’s chief of police and director of public safety, will bring national-level training and global connections back to campus after graduating from the FBI National Academy. Continue reading

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